Tral, 20 Nov: A youth from Gulshanpora village in Tral narrowly escaped a leopard attack on Wednesday, adding to the growing concern over increasing wildlife encounters in the area. Locals say that the leopard, which has been roaming the area for the past two months, has already claimed the life of a minor girl and killed several domestic animals, heightening fears among residents.
According to eyewitnesses, the youth was chased by the leopard while near his home but managed to escape with the help of his father, who confronted the animal. The incident has once again drawn attention to the ongoing issue of leopard sightings and attacks in the village.
Local residents have expressed their deep concern, stating that despite repeated efforts by wildlife authorities, who have deployed teams and set up cages to trap the animal, the leopard has yet to be captured.
In response to the rising tension, residents have once again urged authorities to take more decisive action, calling for the intervention of higher officials to ensure the safety of the village.
